Breach of Restraining Order (WA): What are the Penalties for Breaching a Restraining Order?
Breaching a restraining order in Western Australia is a criminal offence under the Restraining Orders Act 1997 (WA). Restraining orders are issued to protect individuals who may be at risk of violence, threats, intimidation or harassment. The courts treat breaches very seriously, and penalties can include heavy fines and imprisonment. When a person deliberately fails…